View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the Spartan who is convicted of embezzlement punished?
(a) He was killed.
(b) He was forced into slavery.
(c) He was sent to the stocks.
(d) He was banished.

2. Which of the following was Helvidus Priscus known to be?
(a) A war general.
(b) A gifted musician.
(c) A dangerous criminal.
(d) A martyr.

3. Which of the following was NOT a benefit to being a soldier in Rome?
(a) Soldiers were not tried in court.
(b) Soldiers were allotted a lot of free time.
(c) Soldiers were well paid.
(d) Civilians were afraid of soldiers.

4. Which of the following gods was described as a "beardless strapling"?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Jove.
(c) Postumus.
(d) Saturn.

5. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?
(a) Indignation.
(b) Religion.
(c) Association.
(d) Community.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Virro want Naevolus killed?

2. Which of the following events typically involved gourmands?

3. Which of the following characteristics was Blandus' only claim to nobility?

4. To whom was Satire XVI dedicated?

5. How did Juvenal feel about Umbricius' move from Rome?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 208 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample